2012 Monster Dash preview

The second running of the 5k Monster Dash (and 1k) , is again taking place in Salem. The event, which is sponsored and hosted by Women Ending Hunger, partners with Culture Shock's 13 Nights of Halloween. The event benefits the Marion-Polk Food Share, the local regional food bank.

The race course looks to be the same as last year's, with the race starting and ending at Riverfront Park, looping over the pedestrian bridge to Wallace Marine Park, and then returning. Runners and walkers are encouraged to wear costumes and prizes will be awarded for the scariest, most hilarious, original, and best group costumes.